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understand

[uhn-der-stand] / ˌʌn dərˈstænd /




Usage

What are other ways to say understand? To understand is to be fully aware not only of the meaning of something but also of its implications: I could comprehend all he said, but did not understand that he was joking. To know is to be aware of something as a fact or truth: He knows the basic facts of the subject. I know that he agrees with me. To comprehend is to know something thoroughly and to perceive its relationships to certain other ideas, facts, etc. 

Example Sentences

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"People told me before I came here but you don't understand it until you come," said Durde.

From BBC

Some insurance—covering emergencies, for instance—may be better than none, but consumers should be careful when they sign up, and understand all the restrictions and out-of-pocket costs.

From Barron's

It may even help scientists better understand living structures that must continually reorganize themselves, such as the internal scaffolding of cells.

From Science Daily

Minneapolis city officials said on X: "We understand there is anger. We ask the public to remain calm."

From BBC

They also understand the power of social media.

From BBC